I am a hands-on filmmaker and editor who loves tackling independent projects, including YouTube content, podcasts, and social media videos. I have built a strong foundation in editing tools and storytelling, and I thrive on bringing ideas to life from concept to cut. I primarily work in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, with growing experience in audio tools like Pro Tools. I am expanding into audio post, sound design, and more advanced storytelling techniques as I take on new projects.

Luis Peña-Alvarez

I am a hands-on filmmaker and editor who loves tackling independent projects, including YouTube content, podcasts, and social media videos. I have built a strong foundation in editing tools and storytelling, and I thrive on bringing ideas to life from concept to cut. I primarily work in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, with growing experience in audio tools like Pro Tools. I am expanding into audio post, sound design, and more advanced storytelling techniques as I take on new projects.

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I am a hands-on filmmaker and editor who loves tackling independent projects, including YouTube content, podcasts, and social media videos. I have built a strong foundation in editing tools and storytelling, and I thrive on bringing ideas to life from concept to cut.

I primarily work in DaVinci Resolve and Adobe Premiere Pro for video editing, with growing experience in audio tools like Pro Tools. I am expanding into audio post, sound design, and more advanced storytelling techniques as I take on new projects.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Catalan; Valencian
Advanced
Italian
Beginner

Work Experience

Programmer & Event Coordinator at Sanctuary Cinema Film Collective
March 1, 2025 - Present
Coordinate public documentary screenings using the PBS POV catalog in partnership with NM PBS; lead organization post-screening panels featuring local voices, nonprofit leaders, and community discussions; oversee event logistics and multi-track audio recording of panel discussions; content developed for online release in podcast format.
Editor - Social Media Clips at The MAC OCT
October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Edit a 90-minute recorded panel discussion into multiple condensed versions for targeted use; curate key talking points and create short-form content for social media (primarily Instagram); deliver both full-length and highlight edits tailored to different audience engagement.
Director/ Editor - Music Visualizer at Oh My Divine
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023
Directed and edited a visualizer concept video for an original track, collaborating with the artist on mood, pacing, and visual style; delivered a complete piece that was briefly published on YouTube; despite the artist later removing the video for personal reasons, they expressed satisfaction with the visuals and editing.
Director/ Producer - Personal Projects at Independent / Self-Directed
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing and editing a series of three independently directed short-film projects; oversee all aspects of production including planning, filming, and post-production; currently focusing on refining editing techniques, sound design, and visual storytelling. Projects are in post-production and will be added to the portfolio upon completion.
Co-Founder, Programmer & Event Coordinator at Sanctuary Cinema Film Collective
March 1, 2025 - Present
Co-founded a film collective and coordinates public documentary screenings in partnership with NM PBS; leads post-screening panels featuring local voices, non-profit leaders, and community discussions; oversees event logistics and multi-track audio recording of panel discussions; content developed for online release in podcast format.
Editor at The MAC
October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Edited a 90-minute recorded panel discussion into multiple condensed versions for targeted use; curated key talking points and created short-form content for social media, primarily Instagram; delivered both full-length and highlight edits tailored to different audience engagement.
Director/ Producer - Personal Projects at Personal Projects
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing and editing a series of three independently directed short films; overseeing all aspects of production, including planning, filming, and post-production; currently focusing on refining editing techniques, sound design, and visual storytelling. Projects are in post-production and will be added to the portfolio upon completion.
Editor - Social Media Clips at The MAC
October 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Edited a 90-minute recorded panel discussion into multiple condensed versions for targeted use. Curated key talking points and created short-form content for social media, primarily Instagram. Delivered both full-length and highlight edits tailored to different audience engagement.
Director/ Producer at Personal Projects
January 1, 2024 - Present
Developing and editing a series of three independently directed short-film projects. Overseeing all aspects of production, including planning, filming, and post-production. Currently focusing on refining editing techniques, sound design, and visual storytelling. Projects are in post-production and will be added to the portfolio upon completion.

Education

Film Production Certificate at Central New Mexico Community College
August 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
Film Production at Central New Mexico Community College
August 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Rio Grande High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Film Production at Central New Mexico Community College
August 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021
High School Diploma at Rio Grande High School
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Film Production Certificate
August 1, 2019 - April 1, 2021

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services